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Jan

22

2024

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Pandemonium As 3SC Fans Go Violent After Home Loss To Enyimba

News Flash, Sports

Chaos As 3SC Fans Go Wild After Home Loss To Enyimba Clubs, match officials and some spectators hurriedly left the stadium on Sunday as the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 19 fixture involving hosts Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan and Enyimba International ended in chaos after the loss by the home team. Some of the fans went looking for officials who officiated the match that ended 2-1 in favour of the visiting Aba side. The after-match situation was very chaotic as the home fans went berserk over claims that the officials robbed their darling team…

Dec

13

2023

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Youths Talent Discovery, Sponsorship, Primary Focus Of ECK-F Football Tournament

Abia North, News Flash, Sports

Youths Talent Discovery, Sponsorship, Primary Focus Of ECK-F Football Tournament There is no doubt that football game has proven to be one of the most unifying factors that has continued to bring Nigerians together amidst many challenges. Little wonder then, that the President of ECK Foundation (ECK-F), Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu, decided to lay out the carpet for the youths to grab and prove themselves worthy for identification and possible sponsorship and talent grooming. With about N1 million to compete for during the yuletide season, the ground is fertile for talent discovery and merriment.The USA-based Engineer, Philanthropist, and astute…

Dec

01

2023

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We Are Deliberate About Using Sports To Unite, Develop Our People, Grow Our Economy – Gov Otti

Abia State, Economy, News Flash, Sports

WE ARE DELIBERATE ABOUT USING SPORTS TO UNITE, DEVELOP OUR PEOPLE, ECONOMY - GOV OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has stated that his government is deleberate about using sports to unite the people as well as grow the economy of the State. Governor Otti stated this during the week while receiving a delegation of Sports Nigeria, a private sector driven initiative, aimed at bringing government and the private sector together to harness talents and develop sports infrastructure in Nigeria. "We are very deliberate about using sports to unite our people who could support our economy and also…

Oct

23

2023

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Man Attempting 5-Day Marathon From Lagos To Port Harcourt To Break Guinness World Record Lands In Hospital

Sports, Health

Man Attempting 5-Day Marathon From Lagos To Port Harcout To Break Guinness World Record Lands In Hospital A Nigerian man who recently embarked on a 5-day marathon from Lagos to Port Harcourt with the aim of breaking the Guinness World Record has reportedly landed in the hospital. In a report posted on his Facebook page, supported by a caption from “Wene Port Harcourt,” he is seen lying in a hospital bed receiving treatment. He wrote: “Unimaginable pain. I give everything time, distance? Time. Scars? Time. Disbelief? Still, time. Until then, Wene is home!” A few days ago, it was reported…

Oct

08

2023

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‘Many Nigerian Footballers Have Had Their Dreams Crushed Because Of You’ – Davido Drags Pinnick

Entertainment, Sports

‘Many Nigerian Footballers Have Had Their Dreams Crushed Because Of You’ – Davido Drags Pinnick Nigerian singer Davido has continued to call out the former Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick over the allegation that he was absent from a show in Warri after being paid $94,600.AttNews recalls that Pinnick, in a video that surfaced on social media, had accused the Afrobeat singer of not coming for a show in Warri scheduled for October 6, 2023, after being paid and his flight arranged. “We paid Davido $94,600 on the 6th of April. We paid $18,000 for his plane,” he…

Sep

05

2023

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We Breathed New Air When You Became Governor, Olympic-Bound Abia Para-Weight Lifters Tell Otti

Abia State, Sports

WE BREATHED NEW AIR WHEN YOU BECAME GOVERNOR, OLYMPIC-BOUND ABIA PARA-WEIGHT LIFTERS TELL OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, continues to inspire hope and confidence among Nigerian athletes with his strong support to the development of sports in the country. Barely two weeks after he warmly received a contingent of Abia players in the nation's female football team, Super Falcons, to the World Cup in Australia, Governor Otti on Tuesday played host to a group of female Para-Power Lifters, who are headed to the Olympics next year. They have just qualified from the Dubai Championship. Governor Otti, who…

Aug

22

2023

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Honouring Excellence: Gov Otti Yesterday Hosted Our Super Falcon Ladies Of Abia Extraction

Sports

The New Abia Will Always Honour Excellence. Governor Alex Otti earlier yesterday hosted our beautiful Super Falcon ladies of Abia extraction. About three days ago, the ladies established contact with one of the Governor's Advisers through a female footballer shortly after they arrived Abuja from the World Cup. There were assured that Governor Alex Otti will receive and honour them. Of course thier Governor, Dr. Alex Otti OFR was eager to receive and honour them for their gallantry and patriotism which has projected the name of Abia positively. They were excited for the honour and support done them yesterday and…

Jul

19

2023

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Gov Otti Receives Abia Warriors Chairman, John Obuh, Restates Plan To Rebuild Nsulu Games Village

Sports

GOV OTTI RECEIVES ABIA WARRIORS CHAIRMAN, JOHN OBUH, RESTATES PLAN TO REBUILD NSULU GAMES VILLAGE Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has restated his promise to rebuild the Nsulu Games Village in Isialangwa as part of his overall plan to develop sports in the state. Governor Otti spoke Tuesday when the newly appointed chairman of Abia Warriors, John Obuh, visited him in his country home in Nvosi, Isialangwa, to thank him for his appointment. Dr. Otti told Obuh that his appointment was based on merit and record of achievements, just like the other appointees of the current government. "In…

Jul

04

2023

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Enyimba FC Of Aba Showered Millions Of Naira By Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti For Emerging Champions Of 2022/2023 Premier League

Sports

Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has showered millions of Nigerian Nairas on the state owned football team Enyimba FC of Aba after they emerged champions of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Dr Alex Otti scheduled a state reception for the People’s Elephant on Thursday, an event he unavoidably missed. He has now compensated for his no-show by approving millions worth of Nairas for Enyimba’s players and backroom staff. Defenders Pascal Eze and Somiari Alalibo on ThursdayACLSports sources at the Abia State Government House, Umuahia revealed that Governor Otti has approved a sum of 20 million Nairas as…

Jun

01

2023

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News Breaking: Flying Eagles Celebrate Victory As They Defeat Argentina, Zoom Into Quarter-Finals

Sports

Breaking: Flying Eagles dump out Argentina, zoom into quarter-finals The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have beaten Argentina 2-0 to qualify for the Under-20 World Cup quarter-finals. After a goalless first half in the match which ended early Thursday morning, the Nigerian side opened scoring against the host country on 61 minutes. Ibrahim Muhammad pounced on a loose ball inside the penalty area and beat the goalkeeper with a shot into the bottom right corner to make it 0-1. Three minutes later, Ume Emmanuel jinks his way past two defenders and from the edge of the box had an effort which…